Bill > HB06149

This bill proposes to amend section 53-388a of the general statutes by increasing the criminal penalty for credit card skimming from a class A misdemeanor to a class D felony. Credit card skimming is a form of identity theft where criminals use a small device to illegally capture credit card information from the magnetic strip when a card is swiped, typically at places like gas stations, ATMs, or point-of-sale terminals. By elevating the offense to a more serious felony classification, the bill aims to create a stronger legal deterrent against this type of criminal activity and provide enhanced protection for consumers against potential identity theft. The change suggests the legislature views credit card skimming as a increasingly serious crime that warrants more substantial legal consequences.

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